Baked Apple-Glazed Chicken Recipe Is Sweet & Juicy (6 Ingredients) Chicken Recipes Dinner Gluten-free Budget Recipes

This apple-glazed chicken recipe is OMG good. Fruit pairs so well with poultry and pork. In this one-pot chicken recipe, apples, garlic and onions team up with chicken to create an easy, hearty meal. The apple jelly glaze is optional, but adds even more sweetness and makes this low-sodium chicken shine.

To make this easy, gluten-free baked chicken recipe you will need bone-in chicken thighs or legs (or your favorite pieces!), fresh apples (check out the health benefits of apples), onion, garlic, white wine or chicken broth, apple cider, fresh thyme or rosemary and apple jelly. The chicken bakes up in about 40 minutes in the oven. So simple!

Serve this easy baked chicken dinner with your favorite side dishes. Whipped sweet potatoes or butternut squash would be delicious with it.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 to 55 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 - 8 bone-in chicken drumsticks or thighs
• 2 apples, cut in wedges
• 1 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1 cup apple cider

Optional Ingredients

• fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
• apple jelly (optional)

Recipe Notes

• You could use boneless chicken for this recipe, just reduce the cooking time.

• For even more flavor, sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon and nutmeg.

Here’s how to make it:

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Put the chicken in an ovenproof skillet or baking pan (cast iron works well). Top with the apples, onions and garlic. 
2. Pour the wine or chicken broth and apple cider over the top. Sprinkle with chopped thyme and/or rosemary.
3. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven about 40 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. If desired, brush the chicken with a little apple jelly during the last 20 minutes of baking. 

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